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I Believe

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(Drake / Graham / Shirl / Stillman)

Information:
I Believe was written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman, and introduced by Jane Froman in her TV series Jane Froman's U.S.A. Canteen, in late 1952. Her recording of the song (Capitol 2332) in early 1953 reached #11 on Billboard's Best-Selling Singles chart. I Believe was the first song in television history to become a hit as a direct result of exposure on the air. Also in 1953, James Elmore had a #9 rhythm and blues hit with the song on Meteor Records (Meteor 5000). Actually, his recording was released a few days before Froman's. The big hit in 1953, however, was by Frankie Laine. His version of I Believe (Columbia 39938) reached #2 and sold over a million copies. in England, it set a record that still stands - it was number one for 18 weeks (nonconsecutive). The Bachelors had a #7 Easy-Listening hit and million-seller in 1964 with their recording (London 9672).

Elvis recorded I Believe on January 12, 1957, at Radio Records. RCA chose take #9 for release.

Lyrics:

I believe for every drop of rain that falls a flower grows
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows
I believe for everyone who goes astray
Someone will come to show the way
I believe, I believe

I believe above a storm the smallest prayer can still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears every word
Every time I hear a new born baby cry or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe

Every time I hear a new born baby cry or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why I believe

Where it was released:

Released for the fist time on the EP Peace in the Valley »

EPs:
- Peace in the Valley (1957) »
 

LPs/CDs:

- Elvis’ Christmas Album (1957) »

- Elvis Christmas Album (1958) »

- Elvis Christmas Album (1964) »
- You'll Never Walk Alone (1971) »
- You'll Never Walk Alone (1975) »

- The Elvis Presley Collection (1976) »

- Elvis: His Songs of Inspiration (1977) »

– Pickwick Pack (1978) »

- Elvis Sings Inspirational Favorites (1979) »

- The King of Rock’n’Roll – The Complete 50’s Masters (1992)

- Amazing Grace – His Greatest Sacred Performances (1994)

- Peace In The Valley (2000)

- White Christmas (2000)

- Take My Hand: Gospel Favourites (2000)

- It Is No Secret (2001) - Provident

- Christmas Peace (2003)

- Elvis' Christmas Album (2014) - FTD »

– His Songs of Praise, Volume 1 (2016) - FTD »

– His Songs of Praise, Volume 2 (2017) - FTD »

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